Hickory Ridge, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cross County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
302 Population 465/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $24,498 per capita
$51,000 Home Value $50,060 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,000 home value, $765/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickory Ridge, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,500
39% below
$24,498 per capita
Home Value
$51,000
82% below
Zillow: $50,060
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Hickory Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hickory Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
18%
Rent
66%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickory Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickory Ridge residents earn a median household income of $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,498. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 453 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickory Ridge is $51,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $50,060. Median rent is $765/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

8.9% of adults in Hickory Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickory Ridge has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density465/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$24,498
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$795

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,000
Rent$765
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$50,060
Housing Units119
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,763/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation231 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hickory Ridge was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.